The Hartmann Report

Investigative Reporter from Salon and author of "The Child Catchers" Kathryn Joyce explains how one small MI college turned into a pivot point for the GOP culture wars.  Also, the evidence is clear that it’s time to prosecute Donald Trump. On the supposedly difficult question of ‘criminal intent’, prosecutors should have no trouble convincing a jury. Full speed ahead is the only proper course.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prescription drug prices need to change. They prevent use in places like Africa, where their use can be desperate. Although research is expensive, (some government financed) today, the supply of prescription drugs is all about profit – not ethics. How did this happen?  Freelance journalist and contributor from The Nation and The Jacobin Alexander Zaitchik joins Thom to explore this conundrum.  Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan answers listener questions in a national progressive town hall meeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sinclair Lewis was wrong. It happened there, and it can also happen here. Is Putin celebrating with a North Korean style rally or a Trump styled rally? Or both? Roger Stone has a plan to put Trump back in the White House without being elected. Trekkie Alert! Stacey Abrams appears in the new Star Trek series as president of Earth? Great Minds Conversation: Civil & Human Rights Activist Joe Madison describes his new book, Radio Active: A Memoir of Advocacy in Action, On the Air and In the Streets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zelensky’s proposal is an important conversation to engage, and the American press, by ignoring it, does a disservice to the cause of world peace.  Is Putin taking lessons from Tucker Carlson or is it the other way around? In Good News - Denver has sent mental health teams instead of cops over 2000 times. No police back-up needed. Ever! What should America do about the Pro-Russian trolls and Tik Tok War? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Please name one country, anywhere in the world, any time in the last 7000 years, where libertarianism has succeeded and produced general peace and prosperity?” Congress should be regulating the corrupt Supreme Court?  Where are they?  Public outrage is building: the Court’s approval rating is now around 40% - Congress needs to act, before an entire branch of government sinks into an irredeemable Trump-fueled muck of corruption.  Joe Manchin is joining the GOP in tanking Biden's Fed nominee & oh by the way - Manchin doesn't see the need for electric cars. Investigative journalist Greg Palast explains how billionaires picked Putin as “Russia’s Pinochet.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Russia want to take Alaska back? How Trump's "perfect" call to Ukraine helped Putin. Trump calls all Trumpers to “Lay Down Their Very Lives” to defend US Against CRT - Is Trump now the Grand Wizard of the KKK? Has anyone done more for racism than Trump?  Why is America ignoring the increasing violent rhetoric from the GOP? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If we don’t start listening to our screaming planet, Covid and Ukraine may be the least of our worriesShould we have mask mandates at all? Or should we be on our own? Are you going to continue wearing masks or have you thrown caution to the wind?Should China Be Sanctioned for Helping Russia? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The organization of Indivisible frames new tactics to revitalize Biden's plan with clean renewable energy and cancelling student debt.  US Rep from California, Ro Khanna joins Thom for a Progressive National Town Hall meeting. Listeners call in on the crisis in Ukraine and if Putin has become the bully who can only be quelled with a painful punch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Florida is putting into effect the first “election police” in the nation - expect other GOP-run states to jump onboard soon, as the Republican War on Democracy continues apace. Why Is Tucker Carlson and Fox News Being the "Stooges" for Putin?  Death Cult Alert! a GOP political strategist sent a message to the South Dakota AG days after he fatally did a hit-and-run, saying "At Least the Guy Was a Democrat."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom introduces his newest book, The Hidden History of Big Brother in America and how it affects our lives. Geeky Science! Covid may cause brain changes according to a new study. Co-Founder & Chief Activist of 'Marked By Covid' Kristin Urquiza, whose father died from Covid-19, explains the need for a national memorial. During the Democratic Convention she announced that his only underlying condition was believing Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the majority of Americans who are so poor they barely have to pay income taxes, Scott’s plan is just the latest in a 40-year barrage of assaults and insults coming from the GOP.A Decline in Hate Groups Shows How Deeply Extremism Has Spread.As US Education Secretary Warns Florida on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passage: ‘All Schools Must Follow Federal Civil Rights - a Florida MAGA Senator Speaking in Support of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law says ‘LGBT Is Not a Permanent Thing’Executive Director-Florida Reading Corps / Former Chemistry Teacher Shevrin "Shev" Jones PhD - Don't Say Gay Bill Passes...now what?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to know why gas costs so much? Trump may be long out of power, but the impact of his corrupt treachery lives on... As Russian oil Sanctions Were Put Together, Fox & Friends repeated the network's top 4 lies about gas prices. MAGA Lawmaker Wants Bill Banning Women From Leaving Missouri to End Pregnancies.  Fox Newsers Love Rick Scott’s Radical GOP blueprint - His plan that would raise taxes on most Americans and put Social Security and Medicare at risk .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Economics of an Oil Embargo. And, Are We Seeing a New Swastika Emerge in Russia? - Just like We Have a Trump Problem - Russia has a Putin Problem. Are We Watching the Downfall of Putin & Could It Happen Within 6 Months? Can the World Learn from the Failure of the Budapest Accords?Debate: Thom Vs The Freedom Convoy - People Are Dying In Ukraine to Defend Real Freedom & You Guys Are Burning Tons Of Diesel Fuel to Complain About Masks? How Pathetic Is that?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Cirincione - Warning of 'large-scale ecological disaster.'Ukraine Again Shows Why Decentralized Energy is Essential.So we lost 45 years to the fossil fuel billionaires and their GOP toadies, who’ve kept us dependent on fossil fuels to keep their profits high - But still they want more, more, more...This is What Happens When Truckers Listen to Russian TrollsThe Shock of Autocrats, Money & Corruption.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senior Correspondent of Vox, Ian Millhiser reports on the Supreme Court hearing a big case about whether religion is a license to discriminate? Meagan Hatcher-Mays from Indivisible joins Thom to analyze why Senate Republicans are using racist dog-whistles. Rep. Mark Pocan joins Thom for a progressive national town hall meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Distinguished Professor of Meteorology & Director, Dr. Michael Mann speaks with Thom on how the new 2022 IPPC report connects the dots about climate change science. The Supreme Court is hearing a case about a federal program that never took place, the Clean Power Plan. Why is this important? Investigative journalist & host of the most-listened-to climate podcast, ‘Drilled’ Amy Westervelt joins Thom to explain what is going on with it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conversations with great minds: Kelly Weill, Journalist-The Daily Beast / Author of the new book, "Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything."Ukraine/Trump/Authoritarianism - Are you feeling a Sense of Doom or Hope?Why Big Oil & the GOP are Sabotaging Ukraine, America, Our Atmosphere & Our Next Generation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fourth Great Turning and a new geopolitical era is here. It's small comfort as we watch Ukrainians slaughtered live on television, but history tells us these turning points are real. Will Russia's war damage Ukraine's 15 Nuclear Power stations or Chernobyl? Radioactive Waste Specialist, from Beyond Nuclear, Kevin Kamps joins Thom Hartmann. With the war in progress, why is nobody talking about the dangers of one or more stations being hit by Russian firepower? Or rockets hitting nuclear waste storage in Ukraine? The results could make Chernobyl look like a firecracker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The president took a Covid victory lap, made a coded plea to Joe Manchin and enjoyed moments of bipartisan applause on Ukraine and a call to "fund" the police.  Thom Hartmann shares 2 -5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech.  Russian police go after a pregnant woman who posted on Facebook.  Putin Is desperately trying to control the narrative in Russia...Democrats need to call out GOPers supporting Putin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why does everything the GOP touch involve death and dying? Turns out this is about more than the GOP just embracing policies that lead to disease and death. Those same policies also win elections while making the morbidly rich campaign funders even richer.  Plus, mass walkout at the UNHRC meeting when Lavrov speaks. Psychoanalyst & Clinical Professor, Dr. Justin A. Frank, MD considers if Putin has lost his mind or is this just how all Oligarchs become after decades of supreme rule? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Palast - Thom & Greg Do a Roundup On Ukraine.Putin Is Dropping Immoral & War Crime Cluster Bombs that Kill Children in Karcev - Is he killing children as a negotiating strategy?Press Run Media's Eric Boehlert - The GOP Bromance Of Putin Revealed.The GOP Is Trying To Turn America Into Putin's Russia. All for the same reasons Putin talks about: blood & soil (white nationalism), harass & demonize LGBTQ people, hold tight control over schools & media, and rig elections - to end democracy itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Facebook is the largest source of news in the US. That news has a right-wing tilt. How has this happened and why is there so much fake news and why does Facebook allow people to get away with that?  Founder of Popular dot Info, Judd Legum joins Thom to explain why social media needs to be viewed carefully.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crazy and Ouch Alert! Russian space chief says he could let International Space Station crash into US if sanctions proceed. What!! Also will hackers come to the rescue of Ukraine?  Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia. And while you weren't watching FL Passed it's Abhorrent "Don't Say Gay Bill."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday night as bombs were falling on Ukraine, Sen. Cruz was partying hard with Trump at Mar-a-Lago along with other GOP senators, having already sabotaged Biden's efforts against Putin.Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding opines on the rumor if it is true that we won't need a 4th Covid-19 booster?The Brave Ukrainians & Russians Who Are Speaking Out & Being Arrested or Killed.Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? President Biden’s reported Supreme Court nominee is a conventionally qualified judge with a strong background in criminal justice reform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And here we are. This is one of those hinge points in history, a moment people remember other events in the context of “before” and “after” that moment. Trump Sides with Putin - How Could We Have had Such a Sorry Piece of Crap, like Trump as President? We Can't Look Away From Ukraine. Is China Taunting Taiwan as the Ukraine Invasion Begins or Are They Next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The situation in Ukraine is complex and the outcome is unknowable, but potentially world-changing for free nations and the world itself. Why Victor Orban & His Buddies at Fox News Are Supporting Russia. Plus, Truckers are invading DC.In Good News - A New Covid vaccine shows 100 percent efficacy against severe disease and hospitalizations. Professor Richard Wolff - What Will Be the Impact of the Russia Sanctions on America? The Scary New GOP "Contract With America" Is Emerging & It's Mean & Dangerous.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This debate about how humans should govern themselves is the real battle of our time, both metaphorically and literally, both internationally and right here at home.How Do We Stop a Trump Race War? Thom asks Rep. Joe Walsh, the host of "White Flag w/Joe Walsh." Also joining the show is David Cay Johnston, Investigative Journalist and author of The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family. Thom asks the question, "Is Trump REALLY Going to Jail?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Putin makes his move in Ukraine, what is the right response? Is is time to shoot the big gun of the crippling sanction threat? Callers respond. Debate!! Conservative pundit Julio Rivera Vs Thom - What's wrong with a "No Fly" list for dangerous passengers? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the US, the government sector is around 20-22% of our economy, while in other countries, such as Denmark, it is higher. Is the US on the right side, or should the government be bigger? And how much control should a government have?  Libertarian Economist & President of The Market Institute, Charles Sauer joins Thom to debate. Also, Crazy Alert! The Right Wing wants Salem Witch Trials back! A Trump cultist pastor is actually threatening to expose six women for being witches and for infiltrating into different areas of society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Representative Mark Pocan from Wisconsin joins Thom for a National Progressive Town Hall with listeners for the first thirty minutes. Then Thom shares insights on the new "smart" home devices that are, in reality, data thieves attaching themselves to us and our homes like blood-sucking parasites. Callers share unique stories of UFO encounters and poltergeist phenomenon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conversation with Great Minds: Jonathan M. Katz, author of 2 books including his latest, Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire. The Horrible Lesson Rightwing Radicalism Has Taught America Unmasked. If we can’t stop this disintegration of trust in America & the ability to reform and make our government work for all people, apathy will turn it over to the hard right, ending the American experiment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

the racist politics that flow from it are poison in the bloodstream of our republic. Bishop William J. Barber, II joins Thom on the Voting Rights Mobilization Tour just kicked off (2/14) and will culminate in DC on 6/18.A former GOP operative says, The fear is the point," in the Florida republican's "don't say gay bill."The GOP law is responsible as almost 40% of mail-in ballots being rejected in the Houston area.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Richard Wolff - The Economic Impact Of a War in Ukraine or Taiwan? What would be the economic and real world impact on institutions, markets and average working people of a major military conflict somewhere in the world, for example, Ukraine or Taiwan?Deep dive with Johann Hari on his new book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are 3 factions: Trump, DeSantis-type neofascists who want to replace Trump, and Cheney/Kinsinger “conservatives” who just want to go back to supporting big corporations and rich people. Who will win? Manufacturers claim just about all eggs will be "cage-free" soon. Will it mean less cruelty? Call Your Members of Congress about DCEs - How the GOP is Coming for Medicare again. A new scheme, Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs) has appeared and is a major threat to Medicare.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is an active movement within the United States trying to start a civil war -- and we have two and a half years before the 2024 election to put this country back on track. When should mask mandates end?  Can only white guys kneel?  Is canceling student debt the key to reviving America?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following a 16-year bet Republicans laid down in 2006 to block Postal EVs, DeJoy just told Biden to go screw himself: he’s going to buy fossil-fuel vehicles for 90% of the fleet instead of electric. Interim Executive Director of Our Future West Virginia, Kathy Ferguson explains what BBB means to West Virginians. And CA Rep. Ro Khanna holds a national progressive town hall meeting with callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Ben Wikler - "Stop the Steal" Trumpster candidates gone wild in WI. Crazy Alert! Racist Trump Advises Joe Rogan To Stop Apologizing For Using the N-Word. Trump Removing Documents Should Be An Easy Prosecution!! Jamie McLeod-Skinner - Oregon: A Corporate Blue Dog Dem vs Rural Progressive Dem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the internal war for the Republican party a sign of the end of the G.O.P.? Or will the American oligarchs succeed in ending capital-D Democracy in the United States? Also- why are Republicans taking over school boards?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alaska has rejected a challenge to protect the environment on constitutional grounds. Will groups like Our Children's Trust succeed in legal attempts to fight climate change. Activist Julie Olson thinks they can. Also- can Portland activists replace a conservative Democrat with a Progressive one?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are most Americans disconnected from the wealth creation of the digital economy? Author and Progressive leader Ro Khanna joins Thom to discuss the big idea in his latest book. What are Ro Khanna's solutions for creating a more inclusive nation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nixon's "War on Drugs" continues to terrorize Americans. It's time to drive a stake through this 50-year-old legal monster that has killed so many Americans for no good reason.  How "freedom" Is terrorizing Canada - Who's freedom is it?  Crazy Alert: You won't believe what sea serpent sightings actually may be. Whoa!!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As more details emerge of Trump's failed plans to steal the 2020 election, will we be able to prevent it from happening in the future- or will the billionaire right succeed at dismantling Democracy as we know it? Plus - what does Thom make of the situation in Ukraine?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Activist Aaron Brown wants you to start a freeway revolt in your town! Does expanding freeways actually create more congestion while it also worsens climate change? Also, Thom's listeners engage on a wide range of topics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Football coach Brian Flores is no longer keeping quiet about the NFL’s fraudulent attempts at diversity. Boston Globe Sports Reporter Gary Washburn joins Thom for a look at the situation. How can the NFL be reformed? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will the midterm elections be affected by the battle raging within the G.O.P.? And, as job numbers show a rebounding economy, is the mainstream media treating Joe Biden fairly?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reagan's policy of starving education & cranking up student debt has made US banks piles of money, but stopped generations of young people from starting businesses, having families & buying homes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economist Richard Wolff shares his predictions for the economic and political consequences of raising interest rates- what can we expect?Plus- Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan takes calls on many topics- Will any part of Build Back Better get passed? How is Congress trying protect our supply chain? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump pulls a Stalin in seizing the voting machines.How the "Moral Panic" of Critical Race Theory morphed into a book-banning frenzy. And why a disparate group of billionaires, Republican politicians, televangelists, media outlets, and white supremacist militias have found common cause around a new and exciting moral panic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to the Framers of the Constitution themselves, the real reason for the Electoral College was to prevent a foreign power from placing their stooge in the White House. Can America move forward to a more diverse society? President of People For the American Way, Ben Jealous opines on the question. Is Trump's violent extremism at the DHS being continued by Trump holdovers? Thom explores the topic with Andrea Mazzarino, Co-editor of War and Health: The Medical Consequences of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The morbidly rich have taken over politics, nobody trusts anybody, violence is up, gun sales have exploded. Our nation experienced its first armed assault from traitors within since the Civil War. Crazy Alert! How a robot vacuum escaped and where it went? California Congressman Ro Khanna joins Thom for a National Progressive Town Hall with listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.